bachelor of science in nursing for rns (RN-BSN) (ONLINE PROGRAM)

The department offers a flexible admission policy for RNs who hold an associate's
degree or diploma, and who desire a bachelor's degree in nursing. Students are provided
with individualized attention as they proceed through the nursing program. The program
takes into account the rich background of experience of the RN in terms of both clinical
and classroom settings.

Admission

RNs must apply to and be accepted by the university. Once accepted to the university,
the student will be advised by the RN-BSN Coordinator. After completion of the prerequisites,
students are eligible to apply to the nursing program. Following acceptance to the
nursing program students will meet with the RN advisor to plan a program of study.
Students may take CLEP exams as a substitute for some liberal arts courses. Thirty
credits for prior nursing course work is awarded within the framework of the Connecticut
Articulation Agreement.

Prerequisite Courses

The following are the prerequisite course titles for the RN/BSN Program. Previous
courses may be transferable when official transcript evaluation is completed. A grade
of "C+*" or better must be achieved in all prerequisite courses.

* Effective for students entering Fall of 2011 or therafter

Prerequisite to Nursing Courses

Course

Title

Credits

ENG112

Composition II

3

MAT108

Math for Natural Sciences

3

BIO110

Human Biology I

4

BIO111

Human Biology II

4

BIO120

Basic Microbiology

4

CHE120

General Chemistry I

4

PSY100

Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY219

Lifespan Psychology

3

MAT107

Elementary Statistics

3

Courses in the Nursing Major

Course

Title

Credits

NUR317

Nursing Research

2

NUR457

Advanced Clinical Concepts: Selected Health Issues for Practice

3

NUR459

Leadership and Management in Contemporary Nursing Practice

4

NUR460

Advanced Concepts in Nursing 1

3

NUR462

Health Assessment of RN/BSN Students

4

NUR463

Concepts of Community Health Nursing for RN/BSN Students

4

NUR467

Care Across the Continuum for Special Populations

3

In addition to the Nursing Prerequisite courses, in order to obtain a BSN from SCSU,
students may also have general university requirement to fullfill. Some transfer credits
may meet this criterion. The required university requirements are as follows: